26th Annual Government Small Business Conference

The contract pertains to the 26th Annual Government Small Business Conference held on May 1-2, 2013, at Higgins Hall in Tampa, Florida. This event is organized by the USF Small Business Development Center in collaboration with the Florida Procurement Technical Assistance Center, aiming to connect small business owners with buyers from federal, state, and local government agencies as well as major corporations. The conference offers opportunities for networking, education, counseling, and contracting, with industry experts providing guidance on the government contracting process. It emphasizes the vital role of small businesses in the U.S. economy, highlighting the event as a platform for small businesses ready to provide necessary products and services to government entities. Registration was encouraged with an early discount available until April 12, 2013, and detailed information, including schedules and contacts, was accessible via the Small Business Development Center website and dedicated phone line. The contract identifies the point of contact as Nelson Escribano, the 6th CONS/LGS Small Business Specialist, located at the Department of Defense office in Tampa. This initiative is not linked to the 6th Contracting Squadron and serves strictly as a registration and participation notification for the conference, designed to make government sales more accessible for small business participants.